How soon until Oregon sets a carbon tax?
STATESMAN JOURNAL: After committing to the environment in the mid-2000s, momentum is building for a carbon tax.
Kitzhaber whistleblower won’t be prosecuted
The district attorneys in charge of handling the case announce they will not pursue charges against Michael Rodgers.
Legislature, OLCC disagree on how to launch legal pot sales
A representative in the Oregon House wants medical marijuana dispensaries to handle recreational sales in the interim before the state is ready.
Symantec plans to lay off 175 people at Springfield facility
Software security provider to reduce customer support jobs in September.
Vacasa readies expansion plan
Portland-based short-term rental company plans to hire 100 people along the Oregon Coast in the next two weeks.
Nike Oregon Project hit with doping allegations
Coach Alberto Salazar and Portland-based Olympic medalist implicated in report.
The Backstory: Portland Youth Builders
BY JASON E. KAPLAN | STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER
As part of our green workplaces story, Oregon Business checked out a community service project undertaken by Portland Youth Builders, a nonprofit alternative high school. In partnership with Whole Foods, PYB built garden boxes for a Home Forward housing site. Home Forward is a government agency that provides housing for low income residents and people with disabilities.
Delap Announces New Executive Leadership Team
Delap LLP, one of Oregon’s largest local accounting firms, has announced the formation of a new executive leadership team.
FBI utilizes low-flying planes for surveillance
ASSOCIATED PRESS: Low-flying planes above American cities were operated by the FBI under the guise of shell companies.
Frenchman wants food waste banned worldwide
OREGONLIVE.COM: A law that prohibits large grocery stores from throwing out unsold food has passed in France and the politician behind it wants it to become a worldwide movement.